Camp Counselor
Supervisor: Family Services Director
Prerequisites:
The counselors must have specialized skill in at least three of the
following areas: athletics; drama; story telling; low organized
games; social recreation; arts & crafts; music; quiet games; and
nature studies. The individual should have some leadership
experience, either paid or volunteer, with youth service
organizations, children or adult groups. Must have current
certification in CPR and First Aid.
General Responsibilities:
The Camp counselors will be under the direction and responsible to
the Camp Director and or Assistant Camp Director. Counselors will
direct and instruct a group of individuals in a variety of
activities and skills.
Specific Responsibilities:
1.
To organize, direct, instruct and lead activities associated
with the program.
2.
To submit all required reports to the camp director or
assistant camp director such as Accident Report, Incident Reports,
Leader’s Evaluations and distribute Participant Evaluations.
3.
Keep accurate attendance records.
4.
The Counselor is responsible for ensuring that the areas is
left in the same, if not better condition, at the conclusion of each
day
5.
Refer any problems or concerns, which the counselor is not able
to handle to the camp director or assistant director.
6.
Develop activities for weekly lesson plans to be turned in to
the camp director.
7.
Attend staff meetings and make use of any printed materials to
increase their ability to perform duties.
8.
Check all equipment to insure that it is in safe condition at
the beginning and conclusion of each day.
9.
Report any damage to buildings, equipment, parks or unsafe
conditions to the camp director or assistant director.
10.
Maintain good public relations with people in the community, on
and off duty, and always keep a neat and clean appearance.
11.
The counselor will return any equipment or unused supplies to
the camp director or assistant director.
12.
To stay in direct supervision of all participating children
from the time the children arrive to when the children are picked up
by the proper individual.
13.
To abide by the policies and procedures as described in the
employee emergency manual.
14.
Perform any other duties as requested by the camp director or
assistant camp director.
15.
Required to work scheduled hours that are assigned by the camp
director and assistant camp director which are not to exceed 40 hours
a week.
CORE
COMPETENCIES
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Supports the
Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA:
Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA
values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try
new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the
YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
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Builds Community:
Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and
participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices
effective relationship-building techniques; understands the role of
fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
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Provides a Quality
Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others:
Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for
members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm
and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists
everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will
exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way
that makes each person feel valued; initiates action for prompt
resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members,
participants, internal customers and others.
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Works Productively:
Demonstrates
responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and
conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows
standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently
punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required
trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment;
uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.
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Uses Effective
Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively:
Treats everyone
with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity;
listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant
manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active
willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works
cooperatively as a team member.
Staff
Training:
1.
Required to complete CPR and First aid training within 60days
of start date.
2.
Require to complete child abuse training within the first 60
days of employment.
Effect
on End Results:
To provide the campers with an experience that is fun, safe and make
them want to come back to camp next year. |
